Suzuki SWIFT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
25,075 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 29 complaints (10.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 2 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
Air Bags: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Seats: 2; Structure:Body:Hood: 2; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
1995: 12; 1996: 2; 2000: 4; 2001: 2; 2002: 6; 2004: 1; 2015: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 982699 · 1996-04-15 (April 15, 1996)
DRIVER EXPERIENCES BRAKE FADING AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, DEALER SAYS THAT THE BRAKES ARE OPERATING NORMALLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982699 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8017232 · 2002-08-26 (August 26, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND VEHICAL PULLED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8017232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958706 · 1995-01-13 (January 13, 1995)
WHEN DRIVING PRESS THE ACCELERATOR CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE OUT OF CONTROL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 9003027 · 2001-06-19 (June 19, 2001)
AFTER THE CRASH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED VERY SLIGHTLY, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9003027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963984 · 1995-04-19 (April 19, 1995)
TRANSMISSION WAS EATING THE GEAR. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765652 · 2002-08-14 (August 14, 2002)
MARCH '02, TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ENGINE STALLING PROBLEM AT LOW SPEEDS AND PROBLEM WAS FIXED. TWO MONTHS LATER (5/18/02 AT 12,349 MILES ON ENGINE), TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE SAME STALLING PROBLEM AT HIGHER SPEEDS UP TO 65MPH. LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH THE SAME AUTHORIZED SUZUKI SERVICE DEALER (CORPORATE MOTORS OF HAYWARD) FOR A FULL WEEK. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE STALLING PROBLEM. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER AFTER MANY STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, I THOUGHT IT WAS A PERFECT TIME FOR CORPORATE MOTORS TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. LEFT THE VEHICLE FOR 2 FULL WEE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966415 · 1995-06-07 (June 7, 1995)
GT SERIES FUEL RAILING; INTAKE PIPE WHERE LINE COMES FROM GAS TANK LEAKS @ JUNCTION FUEL RAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966415 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 2; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1997: 1; 1998: 0; 2000: 1; 2001: 0; 2002: 0